This product is the generic for the popular Claritin®. This is the allergy medication I recommend the most at the pharmacy. I like it because few people experience side effects, it is non-drowsy and it is a simply once a day dose.

This works great for seasonal allergies and even hives. One time my daughter started to breakout in a rash all over her body from a dark chocolate bar. I had her chew one of these and the blotches started to disappear almost as fast as they appeared.

Claritin-D® is the combination of loratadine and pseudoephedrine. It is great for those of you who have sinus pressure and congestion. In most states you can buy it from your pharmacist with a photo ID. It can raise blood pressure a bit, so avoid it if you have uncontrolled hypertension.

Allergy treatment on a budget, that’s what I like to call Chlorpheniramine maleate. This is a first generation antihistamine, but is tolerated by most people really well. And, the best part – you can purchase 100 tablets for about five dollars or less.

A 4mg tablet about every six hours will keep most allergy symptoms at bay.

Not to be used if you: have narrow-angle glaucoma, enlarged prostate, bladder obstruction, or if you are breast feeding.

ALWAYS speak to your Doctor or Pharmacist if you are taking other medications or have health conditions before starting an antihistamine.

Is there anything else?

There are precautions you can take to reduce your exposure to pollen and other irritants that may cause allergy symptoms.

Close your windows during the allergy season. This will reduce the amount of pollen in your home.

Stay inside between 5am and 10am – peak pollen hours.

Go to the beach. Or, any other place that has limited vegetation.

Use a sinus rinse kit. They work. It is a bit akward at first, however, removing the pollen and other debris from your sinuses can have an amazing effect. Try the NeilMed Sinus Rinse Kit.

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